The exceptional physical properties of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) materials
have been extensively researched, driving advances in material synthesis. Epitaxial growth …

In this present review, the current status of the intrinsic mechanical properties of the
graphene-family of materials along with the preparation and properties of bulk graphene …

We present an overview of the main techniques for production and processing of graphene
and related materials (GRMs), as well as the key characterization procedures. We adopt …

Graphene, in its ideal form, is a two-dimensional (2D) material consisting of a single layer of
carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. The richness in morphological, physical …

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is considered to be an efficient method for fabricating
large‐area and high‐quality graphene films due to its excellent controllability and scalability …

The inability of membranes to handle a wide spectrum of pollutants is an important unsolved
problem for water treatment. Here we demonstrate water desalination via a membrane …

Graphdiyne (GDY) is an ordered two-dimensional (2D) carbon allotrope comprising sp-and
sp2-hybridized carbon atoms with high degrees of π-conjugation, which features a natural …

Grain boundaries produced during material synthesis affect both the intrinsic properties of
materials and their potential for high‐end applications. This effect is commonly observed in …

As an important component of 2D layered materials (2DLMs), the 2D group IV metal
chalcogenides (GIVMCs) have drawn much attention recently due to their earth‐abundant …

Wafer‐scale van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs), benefitting from the rich diversity in
materials available and stacking geometry, precise controllability in devices structure and …